School Physical Therapist (PT)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, a healthcare staffing provider, seeks a School Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate students and deliver therapy services in Austin, TX. This contract is part-time with pay at $61 per hour and 22.50 hours per week, aligned with prescribed care plans.

Ideal candidates are Texas-licensed PTs with accredited program training; CPR may be required, and prior PT experience is preferred. Amergis offers health/dental/vision and 401(k) along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice (Texas).
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• One year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform student evaluations.
• Provide and document therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each student.
• Follow physician’s orders when applicable.
• Document therapy interventions and progress in patient records.

Skills

Licensure: PT (TX)

Clinical evaluation

Documentation

CPR (if applicable)

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $61 / Hour

Hours: 22.50

Location: Austin, TX

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing student evaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with plan of care developed for each student and per physician’s orders when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

• One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapy experience preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Physical Therapist | Physical Therapist School

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0758

Contract Duration: 41

Pay Rate: $61 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-29T13:34:22